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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,005.46, 70,514.78 and 13,727.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,005.46, 70,514.78 and 13,727.99 is: 20,593.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,005.46 : 70,514.78 = 13,727.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,005.46/70,514.78 = 13,727.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,005.46x = 70,514.78 × 13,727.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,005.46x = 968,025,773.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,025,773.48/47,005.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,593.90

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